Primary Stage 5 Mathematics

Mathematics Stage 5 of the Primary Curriculum has lessons and activities to help the student to develop mathematical language and communication; solve, explain and try new ideas; develop the correct use of mathematical ability, and develop mathematical critical thinking.

Topics covered in this mathematics course

• The Number System (Whole Numbers)
• Mental and Written Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
• Mental and Written Strategies for Multiplication and Division
• Multiples, Square Numbers and Factors
• Shapes and Geometric Reasoning
• Position and Movement
• Mass
• Time and Timetables
• Area and Perimeter
• Consolidation Week
• Number and Number Sequences
• Decimal numbers
• Mental Strategies
• Mental and Written Strategies
• Written Methods of Multiplication and Division
• Handling data
• Line Graphs – Finding the Mode
• Length
• Time
• Working with Decimals
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
• Calculation
• Ratio and Proportion
• Angles
• Shapes and Geometric Reasoning
• Position and Direction
• Volume Capacity and Mass
• Time, Area and Perimeter